Equipment & Resources

Whytebeams believe that high quality care and education is promoted by providing resources and equipment which are safe, clean, stimulating and suitable for the age and stage of our children. These resources will provide rich learning opportunities alongside adult support.

 

To achieve this, we will:

 

Provide equipment and resources, which are safe and where applicable conform to the current safety legislation. Equipment and resources will be checked regularly through risk assessments and replaced or disposed of when broken or damaged. Provide sufficient equipment and resources for the number of children, which promote all seven areas of children’s learning both inside and outside. Create a balance of familiar and new equipment to meet the needs and interests of all children whilst offering exciting challenges. Meet the interests and vision of all staff members, encouraging their ‘wish list’, and obtaining equipment and resources at their request whenever possible. Provide a range of man-made, natural and recycled materials, which are clean, in good condition and safe for children to use. Select books, equipment and resources, which promote positive images of people of all races, cultures and abilities, taking into consideration the groups demographic. Meet the interests and needs of children with SEN. Have equipment and resources in a workshop set up and available as realistically possible in a church hall and outside, so children can access freely. Consider purchasing safe and good quality second hand goods where possible to promote recycling/reusing.

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